The Clinical and Translational Science Institute's (CTSI) Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Center serves as a resource for researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. Our objective is to provide education so that you can learn to effectively recognize and avoid research misconduct and understand the resources that are available to support your research. Click here for more information or to view upcoming workshops.

Presented by Michelle Kienholz, CTSI

Understanding Your First NIH Audience: Institutes & Centers

Using NIH tools and expertise can improve odds of a successful application. Confirming that your research is a priority and of interest to your sponsor – in this case, NIH Institutes and Centers – is a critical first step. Finding and developing a working relationship with one or more Program Officers (POs) is also important to a successful career in academic biomedical research. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies to make the most of NIH staff and resources to plan and prepare a competitive application, with a focus on NIH RePORT, NIH RePORTER, NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts, and POs. The peer review process is covered separately in Planning Your NIH Grant Application for the Best Review Possible (including the New Review Framework) on March 21. Strategies for drafting and refining the research narrative and what happens after submission are discussed in Developing your NIH Aims & Research Strategy on April 4. Bring questions you might have about the NIH itself and its grant application process. (subject matter: peer review)

Registration is required. Please register by March 6th.